ABUAD Postgraduate Admission Form 2023/2024

The Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) Postgraduate Admission Form for the 2023/2024 Academic Session is out.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) postgraduate programmes for the 2023/2024 academic session.

PREAMBLE

 

ABUAD is founded by Aare Afe Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN, LL. D (Lond.), LL. D (Lagos), a self-made man who obtained two degrees from the University of London through Private Studies; an acclaimed University Administrator; holder of LL. D (honoris causa) of the University of London March 2015; former Pro-Chancellor of University of Lagos and Winner of NUC’s the Best Pro-Chancellor Award (twice) in Nigeria and the Former Chairman, Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Nigeria Universities, Winner of African Man of the Year in Education in 2014, the 2016 African Leadership Magazine’s recipient of the award for Pioneering Excellence & Innovation in Tertiary Education in Africa as well as the recipient of the 2018 Chief Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership Award.

UNIQUENESS

  • Acknowledged by NUC as “a model, benchmark and a reference point in University Education”,
  • Acknowledged “as the Pride of University Education in Nigeria” by National Universities Commission (NUC).
  • Acknowledged by Association of Vice Chancellors of Nigeria as the “most successful private University” in Nigeria
  • Acknowledged by UNESCO “as a World Class University”
  • Consistent, predictable and assured academic calendar
  • 100% Accreditation by NUC and relevant Professional Bodies in all 47 programmes offered by ABUAD.
  • Full Accreditation by NUC and Professional Bodies in all 47 programmes including seven (7) programmes in Engineering, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences, Accounting, Computer Science, Media & Communication, International Relations and Social Justice.
  • Fullbright Scholarship available

UNPRECEDENTED LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENTS IN ACADEMICS

  • Has graduated 7 sets of students in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
  • Has inducted 43 pioneer Medical Doctors within 6½ years with 8 distinctions – a record
  • Best Overall Student out of about 6000 at the Council of Legal Education Examination (Law School) 2018
  • In addition to their university degrees, students obtain professional certification in Banking, Accounting, ICT, Marketing, ICAN, Computer Science, Engineering, Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, and Law.
  • Best female Engineering student from ABUAD – Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria
  • Best Brain Award by Nigeria Trust Award
  • Best University Law Faculty Award – Institute of Government Research and Leadership Technology, 2012
  • The Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria in 2013 designated ABUAD as Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security.
  • 100% Pass in Nursing Examination,
  • 100% Pass in Laboratory Technology Examination
  • IFAD Grant to train 1000 Youths under the IFAD Youth Empowerment Scheme
  • UNESCO Chair in Entrepreneurship Education and Sustainable Development
  • Freedom of religion
  • ABUAD: “Template for Engineering Education in Nigeria” by NSE.
  • 37 well-equipped Laboratories in Engineering- “40% peculiar to ABUAD” –NSE
  • Best Law College in West Africa – NUC.
  • 2015 Africa Champion in Microsoft Image Cup in Seattle, USA
  • 2016 World Champion in Unilever Competition in London.
  • 2017 Nigerian Champion in Microsoft Image Cup in Lagos, Nigeria

ABUAD Postgraduate Admission Requirements

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

The criteria for admission into the PGD programme will be as follow:

  1. All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects at ‘O’ Level.
  2. Candidates with Bachelor’s degree from any NUC approved University must obtain a minimum of 3rd Class degree in the relevant discipline.
  3. Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved Institutions with a minimum of Lower Credit may also be considered for admission.

Master’s Degree Programmes

The criteria for admission into the Master’s Programme (M.Sc.) will be as follow:

  1. All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects at ‘O’ Level.
  2. Candidates for the Master of Science Degree Programme must obtain a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in the relevant discipline of Universities approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
  3. Candidates with a university degree in Third Class or HND plus a University PGD at credit level pass may be considered for admission into Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree Programmes.

Professional Master’s Degree Programme

  1. Candidates for a professional Master’s degree Programme must obtain a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in the relevant discipline of Universities approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
  2. Candidates with a university degree in Third Class or HND plus a University PGD at credit level pass may be considered for admission into professional Master’s Degree Programmes.
  3. All candidates must demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity, maturity, effective decision-making skills and problem-solving potentials.

Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD.) Programmes

  1. Candidate with relevant Master of Science (M. Sc) Degree of Afe Babalola University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University with a minimum of 60% or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50.
  2. Any candidate with a CGPA less than 3.50 with a minimum of 3.00 shall be admitted to M. Phil/Ph. D programme in the first instance, with the opportunity to convert to the PhD Programme later.

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE STATED ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMES, ALL APPLICANTS ARE TO NOTE THAT:

  • The University Matriculation requirements of individual Departments must be satisfied before a candidate can be considered for admission.
  • For admission into any of the programmes, possession of the NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate issued by the Directorate is compulsory.

Duration of ABUAD Postgraduate Programme

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

  • 2 Semesters – Full Time
  • 3 Semesters – Part Time
  • 4 Semesters – All Engineering Programmes

Master of Science & LL.M Programmes

  • 3 Semesters – Full Time
  • 4 Semesters – Part Time

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  • 3 Semesters – Full Time
  • 4 Semesters – Part Time

Master of Engineering Programmes (M. Eng.)

  • 3 Semesters – Full Time
  • 4 Semesters – Part Time

PhD programmes

  • 3 Years – Full Time

How to Apply for ABUAD Postgraduate Form

The methods of application are as follows:

(i) Click on https://admissions.abuad.edu.ng/ to fill the online form and to make an online payment.

OR

(ii) Download the application form online on the University website: www.abuad.edu.ng, then payment can either be made online or directly to the designated accounts

OR

(iii) Purchase form directly after having made the payment online or to the designated accounts from any of the designated Selling Centres.

OR

  • College of Postgraduate Studies, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, KM 8.5, Afe Babalola Way, Ijan Road, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
  • Emmanuel Chambers, Block 4, CMD/Jubilee Road, Magodo, GRA, Lagos.
  • Emmanuel House, 24, Madeira Street, Imani Estate, Maitama, Abuja
  • Emmanuel Chambers, 7, Aba Road, Leventis B/Stop, Port-Harcourt
  • Afe Babalola & Co, Emmanuel Chambers, Ibadan, 80, Fajuyi Road, Ekotedo, Ibadan
  • Green Ocean Multibiz, 60 Odogun Avenue, New Layout, Off Jakpa Road, Ekpan, Warri

The Designated Banks are as follows:

1) Afe Babalola University
Name of Account: School of Postgraduate Studies
Name of Bank: Wema Bank Plc
Account Number: 0122203662

2)Afe Babalola University
Name of Account: School of Postgraduate Studies
Name of Bank: Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN)
Account Number: 0050182276

3) Afe Babalola University
Name of Account: School of Postgraduate Studies
Name of Bank: United Bank of Africa (UBA),
Account Number: 1020298532

4) Afe Babalola University
Name of Account: School of Postgraduate Studies
Name of Bank: Sterling Bank Plc
Account Number: 0064790070

NOTE: Send the Hardcopy of the filled form and all supporting documents to:

Admission fee:

  • PGD/M. Sc Programmes: – N10,500.00
  • Ph. D Programmes – N10,500.00

The Secretary,
College of Postgraduate Studies,
Afe Babalola University,
Km 8.5, Afe Babalola Way,
P.M.B. 5454, Ado – Ekiti,
Ekiti State, Nigeria.

CLOSING DATE: Sales of Forms run throughout the year.

ENQUIRIES: For further enquiries, please contact:

Tel: 07032366407, 09047052172, 07062251683, 08062295050, 08152970475 & 08033262920
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Skype: abuadng
Website: http://www.abuad.edu.ng

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